Village Clerk/Administrator

Village Clerk/Administrator Position

The Village of Baldwin is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill a full-time vacancy for the position of Village Clerk/Village Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• directing and coordinating day to day activities of all Village  departments and utilities
• preparation of annual Village and utility budgets
• understand and be responsible for management of village elections
• have experience and understanding of the statutory responsibilities of a Village Clerk
• serve as Village Human Resource Director
• investigates availability of funding sources and grant opportunities
• reviews pending and adoptive federal and state legislation that may have an impact on local government
• attends all Village Board meetings and other meetings as required
• development of Ordinances and Resolutions
• works with village engineer on capital projects and administers village zoning ordinances

Requirements and Qualifications 

• detail oriented, organized, and have good written and verbal communication skills
• They must also be able to establish and maintain working relationships with the Village Board, Village Department Heads, and Village employees
• knowledge of the principles of local government including election laws, financial administration, and be able to provide direction and recommendations to the Village Board.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years in local government or a management position
• a bachelor’s degree in public administration or business administration is preferred